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Join hosts Billy Hux and Bobby Drake as they talk with fire service professionals about fire prevention, fire marshal responsibilities, and fire investigations. Each episode explores the challenges of preventing fires, investigating their causes, enforcing fire codes, and improving fire safety in the communities firefighters serve. Conversations also cover fire suppression, training, and other issues affecting fire service operations. Stay informed with Fire Engineering for expert insights, fire service news, training resources, and practical guidance for firefighters and fire officers. Sign up for the Fire Engineering newsletter to get the latest fire service news and insights delivered straight to your inbox: https://ow.ly/8PAe50ZTcmv

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    Behind the Scenes of Fire Investigation with Candace Ashby

    Indianapolis (IN) Battalion Chief Candace Ashby joins host Billy Hux to discuss her career in the fire service and private fire investigation. Ashby shares how she launched her own investigation firm in 1999 and developed a practice focused on complex civil insurance and legal cases. The conversation explores the differences between criminal and civil fire investigations, the role of the scientific method in determining fire cause, and how overhaul practices can affect evidence. Ashby also discusses the importance of acknowledging uncertainty and presenting defensible findings in court. This episode offers practical insight into evidence preservation, fire investigation methodology, and the pursuit of accurate, evidence based conclusions. This episode is brought to you by The Fire Store: TheFireStore.com

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Join hosts Billy Hux and Bobby Drake as they talk with fire service professionals about fire prevention, fire marshal responsibilities, and fire investigations. Each episode explores the challenges of preventing fires, investigating their causes, enforcing fire codes, and improving fire safety in the communities firefighters serve. Conversations also cover fire suppression, training, and other issues affecting fire service operations. Stay informed with Fire Engineering for expert insights, fire service news, training resources, and practical guidance for firefighters and fire officers. Sign up for the Fire Engineering newsletter to get the latest fire service news and insights delivered straight to your inbox: https://ow.ly/8PAe50ZTcmv

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